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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.67, 845.85 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.67, 845.85 and 357.50 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.67 : 845.85 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.67/845.85 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.67x = 845.85 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.67x = 302,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,391.38/563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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